Or… should you train with one leg or one arm at a time or at the same time instead? In unilateral training, exercises are performed either on one side of the body or on one limb. For example, single-leg squats or lunges are unilateral exercises. Do unilateral exercises have more value compared to bilateral exercises? […]
New rules, same news, barrage of news… in such a situation, maintaining a positive attitude can be extremely challenging. Here’s a little trick to help reduce stress and anxiety… That is gratitude. Practicing gratitude is very simple and can be life-changing. In our daily activities, we may not even notice the little things that really […]
Yes, we are all tired of the pandemic, and many feel nauseous about the possible new lockdown. We may not have to do this for the last time. The problem is that the restrictions put in place to contain the pandemic seem to be designed to harm our mental well-being by taking away the activities […]
he use of standing desks at workplaces is highly recommended!! But did you know that using a standing desk can also have its own dangers? Working with an ergonomic desk is like a double-edged sword. We need to focus on the positive side of the sword, i.e. increasing productivity and physical activity, and ignore the […]
Have you noticed that Firmafitness has a new logo? If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look at the upper left corner. If you are, look again and tell me what exactly you see there. Our logo has many meanings. At first glance, it might just look like triangles or two F’s. Looking at […]
Correct posture is very important to keep your back healthy and reduce lower back pain. Everyone needs to pay attention to their back – both those who spend a large part of their day in a sitting position and those who mostly stand or move. Back pain occurs when we don’t pay attention to our […]
Why we need to roll our feet? I like to end my office workouts often with stretching and rolling. Foot sole rolling has become a favorite exercise for many. Sounds funny? Actually, it’s a pretty nice activity, but that’s not the only reason. Namely, sole rolling also has several useful advantages. I haven’t written about […]
Did you know that mental health means a lot more than having a mental disorder or the absence of a mental disorder? Mental health is an important and integral part of our general well-being – it is related to our thinking, feeling and relating to the world around us. Thus, mental health affects the way […]
also known as seasonal depression, It is the middle of November – days are getting shorter and many of us go to work in the morning in darfkness and come home from work in total darkness. Therefore, a situation has arisen where there is almost no opportunity to enjoy daylight. Have you noticed that you […]
We come across a number of negative events, news and distractions that seem to demand too much of our attention. These distractions activate our sympathetic nervous system, which keeps us anxious and prevents us from calming down. The purpose of the sympathetic nervous system is to prepare the body for action, and the purpose of […]
